Colorado
North La Junta is a small town in Colorado with a population of 512. Residents earn $50,125 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, North La Junta receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. North La Junta offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North La Junta is $50,125, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North La Junta is $106,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
North La Junta experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,125 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,712 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $892 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,834 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 512 |
| County GDP | $739M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,533 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $106,900 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $969 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,533 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 13,766/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.6 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,047 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9996°N, 103.5232°W |
| County FIPS | 08089 |
Winner: Republican by 26.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 11.5 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |